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Ok, Need some input on my build, please...
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<blockquote data-quote="Wild_Bill" data-source="post: 126474" data-attributes="member: 4785"><p>Hi for a long range hammer the 338-300 Ultra (338 Edge)is an awsome performer. I would go with it as you will have a lot more energy at 1500 yards. at 1000 the 7mm has plenty of energy with the 200gr Wildcat projectiles but at 1500 yards the 338's are much better in my opinion. I would use a 30" barrel but a 28 would be OK aswell. you will be able to use your existing muzzle break on the 338 you will just have to have the centre holes opened up to suit.</p><p></p><p>The 338 Edge will fit in your mag box and feed very well also you can just neck up all of your 300 ultra brass to 338 and shot it without fireforming. You could also have your 300 ultra sizing die opened up in the neck 40 thou and it will fit the 338 Edge.</p><p></p><p>Forster will hone the neck of a loading die for about $20 i think it would be worth a go.</p><p></p><p>As for the carbon barrel it is your choice i would go with a straight taper no6 profile barrel fluted to reduce the weight as the Carbon Wraping will almost double the price of the barrel blank. But it is your choice.</p><p></p><p>Did you have the Action Trued? if not i would send your whole rifle to Kirby and have him do the job.</p><p></p><p>Also has the rifle been bedded into the stock?</p><p></p><p>Speek to Kirby and follow his recomendations as to the components to use.</p><p></p><p>I have a Lawton Barrel on order in 338 i changed from an Australian made one and it will be 30" finished and fluted</p><p>5" 1.275" paralell and .900" at the muzzle. I am thinking of going with a 9.5 twist to see how it go's</p><p></p><p>Cheers Bill</p><p>Australia</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Wild_Bill, post: 126474, member: 4785"] Hi for a long range hammer the 338-300 Ultra (338 Edge)is an awsome performer. I would go with it as you will have a lot more energy at 1500 yards. at 1000 the 7mm has plenty of energy with the 200gr Wildcat projectiles but at 1500 yards the 338's are much better in my opinion. I would use a 30" barrel but a 28 would be OK aswell. you will be able to use your existing muzzle break on the 338 you will just have to have the centre holes opened up to suit. The 338 Edge will fit in your mag box and feed very well also you can just neck up all of your 300 ultra brass to 338 and shot it without fireforming. You could also have your 300 ultra sizing die opened up in the neck 40 thou and it will fit the 338 Edge. Forster will hone the neck of a loading die for about $20 i think it would be worth a go. As for the carbon barrel it is your choice i would go with a straight taper no6 profile barrel fluted to reduce the weight as the Carbon Wraping will almost double the price of the barrel blank. But it is your choice. Did you have the Action Trued? if not i would send your whole rifle to Kirby and have him do the job. Also has the rifle been bedded into the stock? Speek to Kirby and follow his recomendations as to the components to use. I have a Lawton Barrel on order in 338 i changed from an Australian made one and it will be 30" finished and fluted 5" 1.275" paralell and .900" at the muzzle. I am thinking of going with a 9.5 twist to see how it go's Cheers Bill Australia [/QUOTE]
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